July 4 – Fireworks at the Fountain 2025, Lake Eola Park, 512 East Washington Street, Orlando — 4 p.m.–10 p.m. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites you to the 48th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on Friday, July 4. From 4 to 10 p.m., enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a wide array of food and beverage vendors. From downtown celebrations to lakeside light shows, cities across Central Florida are hosting firework shows, live entertainment and family-friendly festivities. Discover the best 2025 Fourth of July fireworks, parades, and family events in Orlando and Central Florida. Your ultimate Independence Day. As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Orlando and Central Florida offer a number of extravagant fireworks displays and other ways to celebrate the holiday. Independence Day is a special It’s the Fourth of July weekend in Orlando and Central Florida offers a number of extravagant fireworks displays and other ways to celebrate the holiday. From ticketed VIP parties to beloved fireworks shows, we've rounded up the 10 best bets for this 4th of July in Orlando and beyond. Need ideas for how to spend this year’s Independence Day? Listed is what’s being offered in Central Florida throughout the 4th of July weekend, from fireworks to live music. Get ready to c elebrate July 4th at Universal Orlando with fireworks, parades, and Patriotic Fun. This Independence Day, Universal Orlando is the place to be. The fan-fave theme park is hosting a Star-Spangled Celebration across its parks and CityWalk. Celebrate Independence Day in Orlando with our guide to the best Fourth of July fireworks, parades, concerts and more ways to let freedom ring. Spend your long weekend in Orlando celebrating America and attending amazing 4th of July weekend events, with fireworks, parades, and festivals. 4th of July events around Orlando and Central Florida Your 2025 guide to star-spangled fun Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 1:00 am photo by Bob Pool/Shutterstock July 4: This is the 48th year of Fireworks at the Fountain, one of Orlando’s premier public events. Gather around Lake Eola from 4-10 p.m. for family fun with live music, kids’ activities and food and beverage vendors. Orlando is an amazing place to celebrate Independence Day, with spectacular star spangled fireworks, patriotic parades, dazzling dance parties, and so much more!If you're planning on being in Orlando for the 4th of July celebrations, and you're wondering what to do to celebrate, then look no further as we bring you the most comprehensive and up to date list of 4th of July fireworks displays Fireworks at the Fountain 2025 Next date: Friday, July 04, 2025 | 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites you to celebrate the July 4th holiday, and Orlando's 150th anniversary, at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando for the 48th annual Fireworks at the Fountain event. From 4 to 10 p.m., enjoy live entertainment, family friendly fun, and food and beverages available for purchase The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, with thousands traveling to Orlando alone. Here's what the theme parks are doing for the holiday. 11 ways to celebrate July 4th for free in Orlando. Check out this round up of events and free fireworks shows. All the fireworks shows and July 4th celebration events going on in the Orlando area Ooh and ahh, Orlando By OW Staff on Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 10:16 am Shutterstock Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks at Tropical Park: Bring family and friends for an afternoon and evening of Fourth of July festivities, culminating with fireworks. 4th on the Lake (St. Cloud): Lakefront Park will host this event on July 4, from 5 PM to 9:30 PM, including a kid’s bike parade, an all-American car show, a cornhole competition, and fireworks. 2025 Independence Day Spectacular (Celebration): Celebration Town Center will host an Independence Day Spectacular on July 4, 2025. The Orlando area is hosting plenty of fireworks shows this year, plus block parties, theme park celebrations, patriotic cruises and more. Here's all the ways you can celebrate the Fourth of July
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